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A33 OFO

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,551 mi
Last recorded140,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 OFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 140,551 miles

Oil leak

both tfont tyres slightly perished

heavily undersilled in various places

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Dec 2010 140,551 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly lipped

general surface corrosion

heavily undersilled

slight damage o/s/r tyre outer side wall

slight movement in steering

Pass 28 May 2009 140,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 136,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 134,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 134,439 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

advance signs of corrosion starting on chassis rails

rear side seats removed

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A33 OFO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A33 OFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A33 OFO registered?

A33 OFO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is A33 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A33 OFO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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